Lit. No. 72107, Rev. 02
12
November 15, 2018
MOUNTING THE SPREADER
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Periodically throughout the snow and ice
control season, verify that mounting devices are
secure.
1. If installing on dump body, remove tailgate. If using
fl
atbed, remove stake sides.
2. Load spreader onto truck bed.
3. Install the rear stop bracket onto the auger
extension using the provided hardware.
4. Slide the spreader forward until the stop bracket
touches the rear of the truck body.
5. Center the spreader side-to-side on the truck bed.
The spreader must be centered for the safety of
the vehicle, the driver, and those nearby.
CAUTION
Before lifting, verify that hopper is empty of
material. The lifting device must be able to
support the spreader's weight
WARNING
Spreader shall be bolted to vehicle frame.
Do not rely on the tie-down chains or straps
alone to hold spreader in vehicle.
WARNING
Rear stop bar, ratchet straps, and mount
kit must always be in place. All mounting
systems work together; none of them should
be used exclusive of the other methods. Do
not remove unless servicing spreader or
removing the spreader from vehicle. Check
straps and hardware before each use, making
sure that spreader is completely stable.
6. There are four holes in the bottom
fl
ange of each
sideframe. These holes are on the bottom and will
be used to mount the spreader to the truck body.
There are also two holes in the rear stop bracket.
Mark all of these holes with paint, a permanent
marker, an oil pencil, or similar device.
7. Look underneath the truck body to be sure that
there is clearance for the holes to be drilled.
If there are interferences, the holes can be
relocated in the spreader frame. If the holes need
to be relocated, make sure that there is adequate
fastening at the front and back.
8. Drill the holes in the marked locations using a
9/16" drill bit. (The spreader may need to moved
side-to-side in order to drill the holes without
climbing underneath the truck.)
NOTE: Pay special attention when drilling or
clamping dissimilar metals to aluminum bodies.
Galvanic corrosion can occur if not handled
properly. Contact vehicle manufacturer for
recommended attachment practices.
9. Slide the spreader back into position over the top
of the drilled holes. Install fasteners through the
spreader frame and truck body with the washer
and nut below. Tighten all fasteners according to
the Torque Chart.
10. Attach the ratchet straps using the provided
hardware as shown in the diagram. Tighten the
fasteners. Hook the ratchet strap's other end to
the truck body. Tighten the straps.
CAUTION
Before drilling holes, check to be sure that no
vehicle wiring or other components could be
damaged.